Paw

Definition of Paw

Pronunciation: pạ
n.1.The foot of a quadruped having claws, as the lion, dog, cat, etc.
2.The hand.
Paw clam
(Zool.) the tridacna; - so called because shaped like an animal's paw.
v. i.1.To draw the forefoot along the ground; to beat or scrape with the forefoot.
v. t.1.To pass the paw over; to stroke or handle with the paws; hence, to handle fondly or rudely.
[imp. & p. p. Pawed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Pawing.]
2.To scrape or beat with the forefoot.
His hot courser pawed the Hungarian plane.
- Tickell.

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